Broke my Rod...looking for a new one!

[anders]

Well, as in the title i broke my 7 ft Shimano Izumi series baitcaster this weekend at a point were the rod tip cannot be saved, so i have to get a new one .

 

The old rod was a two piece, and it was a great rod, lots of backbone and a great tip. However i found a Fenwick HMX on line but its a one piece. What the difference between a two piece and a one piece (besides the obvious for all you quite witted folks out there) in quality and performance, and does anyone have any experience with both.

 

Thanks a million

 

Anders

[steverowbotham]

A one piece rod offers more sensitivity and strength as there is no "break" in the unit. The only true advantage to a 2 piece rod is travel and storage convenience

[maybo]

if you want a decent baitcaster, get a one piece rod.

suggest you get a shimano compre, rod has lifetime warranty.

[bbog]

if you want a decent baitcaster, get a one piece rod.

suggest you get a shimano compre, rod has lifetime warranty.

If I'm not mistaken the Bob Izumi signature series also came with a lifetime warranty. Be interesting to see what the replacement would be given that these rods are no longer available.

[anders]

yeah...i havent been able to make any contact about the warrenty, plus half the rod went down the drink when it snapped

[chickenhawk]

Definately go with the one piece......my suggestion is St. Croix though.....amazing rods! Good luck with ur decision...

 

Hawk

[BITEME]

UGLY STICK!!!!!!

[Stoty]

custom built....on a st. croix blank.....

[bucktail]

My last two St Croixs have broken at the ferrule.

Makes me wonder if they have changed manufacturing techniques.

I have picked up 3 Loomis's over the last year and am super pleased with them.

Edited September 29, 2008 by bucktail

[danbo]

Berkley Series 1 or Tactix are OK .

[Wild]

Shimano has a limited lifetime warranty so be aware of that. if anyone has experience dealing with Shimano please speak up. If you have problems then send your rod to Bob

[Oktravis]

i had the same bob izumi rod.when it broke i took it to ackmanns in mississauga ( i dont think i spelled that right)after the 3rd brake he could not supply that rod anymore so he upgraded me to a 1 piece shimano clairus.that rod hasn`t broke yet

 

even if you dont have the broken piece you should still take it in to see what he can do

 

i dont have the address or phone number(they are at confedration and dundas in mississauga)im sure someone one the board has that info

 

good luck

travis

 

i just noticed where you are located so ackmanns is probably out but i would still check into warenty

Edited September 29, 2008 by travis

[Wild]

i had the same bob izumi rod.when it broke i took it to ackmanns in mississauga ( i dont think i spelled that right)after the 3rd brake he could not supply that rod anymore so he upgraded me to a 1 piece shimano clairus.that rod hasn`t broke yet

 

even if you dont have the broken piece you should still take it in to see what he can do

 

i dont have the address or phone number(they are at mavis and dundas in mississauga)im sure someone one the board has that info

 

good luck

travis

 

i just noticed where you are located so ackmanns is probably out but i would still check into warenty

3010 Novar Rd

Mississauga

 

Phone: 905-277-3595

 

North side Dundas St W of Hurontario

[bbog]

i had the same bob izumi rod.when it broke i took it to ackmanns in mississauga ( i dont think i spelled that right)after the 3rd brake he could not supply that rod anymore so he upgraded me to a 1 piece shimano clairus.that rod hasn`t broke yet

 

even if you dont have the broken piece you should still take it in to see what he can do

 

i dont have the address or phone number(they are at mavis and dundas in mississauga)im sure someone one the board has that info

 

good luck

travis

 

i just noticed where you are located so ackmanns is probably out but i would still check into warenty

Nothing ventured, nothing gained! A rod replaced under warranty and upgraded to boot - worth a try.